KT Corporation (KT) Stock Price & Analysis
KT Corporation (KT) closed at USD 17.45 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 3.32% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 18.05; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 17.44–17.8 on volume of 2,438,735 shares. Market capitalization is $8.26B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.13–24.58 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (KT)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KT (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.75 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 21.94 (range 20–26).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -6.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +55.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $6.97T.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KT)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold KT. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.37% | $126M | Added +1.6% |
| Tweedy Browne | 0.29% | $3.9M | Added +33.3% |
Analysts (KT)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.75 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 21.94 (low 20, high 26).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -6.8% | +55.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -6.9% | +9.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.7% | 23.9% |
| Max drawdown | -29.7% (Feb 2026→Jul 2026) | -28.9% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) |
KT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | — | — | — | $6.97T | — |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $6.91T | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.62 | $3.81 | -5.2% | $27.52T | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.64 | $3.98 | -8.5% | $28.05T | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 17.45 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.32% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 18.05 |
| Open | USD 17.8 |
| Day Range | USD 17.44 – 17.8 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.13 – 24.58 |
| Volume | 2,438,735 shares |
| Market Cap | $8.26B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KT)
Nexqual's technical model rates KT "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 26.67 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 19.13) |
| MACD | -0.3 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KT)
Wall Street analysts rate KT "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 21.94 (range USD 20–26), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 21.94 |
| High Target | USD 26 |
| Low Target | USD 20 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (KT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $6.97T |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KT)
| Total Revenue | $27.43T |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -10.10% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +9.59% |
| Profit Margin | +4.72% |
| ROE | +7.15% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.62 |
| Current Ratio | 1.13 |
| Total Cash | $4.94T |
| Total Debt | $12.62T |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KT)
Nexqual rates KT Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +52% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Operating margin 10% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — KRW 4.94T cash vs KRW 12.62T debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow KRW 4.43T (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 2.7% |
Ownership (KT)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +36.71% |
| Shares Outstanding | 473.45M |
| Float | 422.11M |
| Short % of Float | +0.92% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (KT)
KT Corporation is led by Yoon-Young Park, CEO & Inside Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO & Inside Director | Yoon-Young Park |
|---|---|
| Senior Executive Vice President of Tech. Innovation Group | Seung-Phil Oh |
| Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Management Group | Hyun-Kyu Lim |
| Senior Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs Office | Young-Bok Lee |
| Executive Vice President | Eui-Jeung Choo |
Major Backers & Investors (KT)
Notable institutional backers of KT Corporation include Wellington Management, New World Fund Inc, Niatross Investments Ltd, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management | 5.35% |
| New World Fund Inc | 2.41% |
| Niatross Investments Ltd | 2.18% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 1.87% |
| Kopernik Global Investors, Llc | 1.79% |
| Capital International Investors | 1.74% |
| JPMorgan | 1.68% |
| Capital Group | 1.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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